Supervisor Logistics and Distribution (f/m/d)

Overview

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At first glance, you’ll see that for more than 80 years we’ve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We’re building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you’ll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

The Customs & Distribution Manager (m/w/d) for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for ensuring compliant and efficient import/export processes, leading all customs-related activities, and managing distribution center shipments with measurable impact on operational performance.

This position is part of the Production Operations / Logistics organization located in Krefeld and will be on-site. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

You will be a part of the Operations Team and report to the Senior Manager Production Operations, who is responsible for overall manufacturing and logistics performance, including regulatory compliance in customs operations. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, highly responsible, leadership role and want to work to build a world‑class Supply Chain organization—read on.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all tasks related to distribution center shipments, including outbound shipments from our manufacturing center to distributors
• Collaborate with customs authorities as the competent expert for import and export, including creation of all required customs documents
• Manage import and export processes for Beckman Coulter GmbH and its German subsidiaries
• Lead customs audits and ensure full customs compliance together with the Senior Manager Production Operations
• Support the consolidation point (3PL) and internal departments on all customs‑related activities
• Drive and improve Logistics & Distribution KPIs (e.g., on‑time delivery, service returns)
• Facilitate and participate in DBS Problem Solving Process (PSP) and Kaizen events to optimize customs and logistics workflows
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to increase operational efficiency and reduce process waste
• Lead a team of associates

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or similar education within the logistics industry
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in logistics and supply chain
• Excellent experience working with EU customs authorities regarding the UZK (Union Customs Code)
• Proven experience in creating customs documentation (UZK)
• Advanced experience using ATLAS
• Experience managing third‑party logistics (3PL) operations
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Exposure to Lean or DBS tools such as 5S, Kaizen, or VSM in a logistics or operations setting
• Experience supporting efficiency improvements or process optimization activities
• Fluent in German and English

Nice-to-have

• Working in a multinational corporate environment
• Implementing or improving customs‑related processes and digital tools

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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